Vintage set of 6 Tropical Vibe McGuire Rattan & Cane Dining Chairs c. 1970s
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice late 1970s vintage set of 6, California casual designed McGuire San Francisco dining chairs made of bent rattan and caning with loose upholstered seat. Feature a barrel back, X ...
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
Set of 8 Aluminum Tropical Patio Chairs, Brown Jordan Style, 1960s
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of eight cast aluminum Floridian tropical style outdoor patio chairs in the style of Brown Jordan. This set has been newly powder coated and seats reupholstered in tropical banan...
Aluminum
Handcrafted Mexican Modern Dining Chair in Solid Tropical Wood
By Ania Wolowska
Located in Huay Pix, MX
The Tamay Chair brings together personality and subtlety, based on simple lines and harmonious proportions, which underscore the natural beauty of the solid tropical wood native to s...
Hardwood, Walnut
$2,860 / item
Tropical Swivel Dining Chair with Wenge Wood Accents
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
A symphony of texture, pattern and color make this Swivel dining chair a show stopping focal point. It is both supportive and comfortable, made from solid hard maple and the seat mad...
Rosewood, Paper, Faux Leather
Artisan-Crafted Mexican Woven Chair in Solid Tropical Wood
By Ania Wolowska
Located in Huay Pix, MX
The chair features a simple and lightweight structure. Its clean lines, with smooth, rounded edges, complement the meticulous handcrafted weaving. Made by a family of artisans from B...
Hardwood, Walnut
Handcrafted Modern Mexican Counter Chair in Solid Tropical Wood
By Ania Wolowska
Located in Huay Pix, MX
The design of the Muna Chair is characterized by smooth lines and rounded edges, combined with a firm yet lightweight construction that highlights the wood joints through traditional...
Hardwood, Walnut
Handwoven Tropical Cali Dining Chair, Steel and Jute
By Leon Leon Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
This handwoven tropical Cali dining chair is a unique creation by Leon Leon Design from Mexico City, a modern version of the famous Acapulco chair.
Steel
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 31.11 in D 27.56 in
Tropic Dining Chair by Denis Sokolov, Aluminum Frame, Outdoor Comfort
By Denis Sokolov
Located in LUBLIN, PL
From rooftop terraces to tropical resorts, the Tropic Dining Chair turns any dining area into a laid-back paradise.
Aluminum
Cane and Black Metal Tropical Dining Chairs from the 1950s
By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dirk Van Sliedrigt designed this set of six elegant and feminine dining chairs for Rohe in the 1950s. The cane and wicker seating and black metal frame make these very à la mode. The...
Metal
Cane and Black Metal Tropical Dining Chair from the 1950s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern elegant and feminine dining chair for Rohe in the 1950s. The cane and wicker seating and black metal frame make these very à la mode. The chair would fit well in a...
Metal
McGuire Bamboo Dining Chairs With Tropical Fabric Cushions - Set of Four
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
Original set of four McGuire green stained bamboo dining chairs with leather wrapping and floral fabric seat cushions. Use with existing cushions or have reupholstered.
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo
Sold
H 38 in W 20 in D 22 in
Faux Bois Branch Cane Back Dining Chairs with 3D Tropical Fabric, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Set of 6 Faux Bois branch cane back dining chairs with 3D tropical fabric The chairs are great but the fabric is exceptional.
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Teak Danish design Dining Room Chairs by Aksel Bender Madsen, 1960s
By Bovenkamp, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very beautiful tropical dark wood dining room chairs manufactured by Bovenkamp and designed by Aksel Bender Madsen.
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 35.44 in W 20.08 in D 22.84 in
Hollywood Regency Gabriella Crespi Style Brass and Rattan Dining Chairs
By Romeo Rega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern tropicalism dining chairs in brass and wicker. Romeo Rega in the style of Gabriella Crespi in original satin fabric On demand we can reupholster these in ou...
Brass
Tropical Jungle Dining Chairs Set of 8
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 8 Tropical Jungle Style Dining Chairs with Monkeys, Leopards, Peacocks, Dragonflies...
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
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H 34.5 in W 21 in D 25 in
Black Ficks Reed Rattan Dining Chairs in Tropical Banana Leaf Fabric, Set of 6
By Ficks Reed
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun set! It is a set of 6 black rattan dining chairs by Ficks Reed. The upholstery is an indoor outdoor banana leaf. Side : 20”L x 23”W x 34”H.
Upholstery, Rattan
Danny Ho Fong Dining Table Set Four Side Chairs Rattan Wicker Tropical Bamboo
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage dining set by Danny Ho Fong. Set includes: rattan, wicker, triangular cane dining room table with glass top and four side dining chairs with removable custom, new chair cushi...
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Glass
Set of Six, Exotic Tropical Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Interlocking circle motiff highlight these elegant set of six chairs (two armed captains) I'm unsure of the wood variety, possibly koa or monkeypod. Perfect for COM. Chairs are pictu...
Wood, Fabric
Tropical Banana Leaf Print Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs by Henry Link
By Henry Link
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Fabulous set of six bamboo cathedral style dining chairs in bright yellow featuring palm leaf print upholstery. Excellent vintage condition. Armchairs measure 22.5" x 22" x 39.5"....
Set of Six Taxco Chairs in Tropical Wood, México, 1950
Located in Mexico, D.F.
Set of six Taxco Chairs In Tropical Wood, México 1950
Lucite Tropical Floral Armchairs, Set of Four
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four 1970s Lucite chairs in the style of Charles Hollis Jones on casters with the original vintage fern fabric. Very well crafted with thick rare Lucite square flat bar form a...
Fabric, Lucite
V.S Andersen mid century Danish dining chairs, Denmark 1960s
By V. Schou Andersen
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
Danish designer V.S Andersen created this smart set of six tropical hardwood dining chairs in the 1960s. Not only are these chairs beautifully crafted but they are also very comforta...
Fabric, Hardwood
SET OF 8 BRAZILIAN JACARANDA WOOD CANED DINING CHAIRS, c. 1960s
Located in Essex, MA
Set of 8 vintage Brazilian solid jacaranda wood (a tropical hardwood similar to rosewood) dining chairs, with curved backs and "floating", curved caned seats, on circular section le...
Set of 4 tropically ornate bamboo chairs.
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare set of tropical bamboo and rattan dining chairs. Evoke the feeling of lounging in Miami in the 80s.
Bamboo, Reed
Superb Set of Six Vintage Rattan and Cane Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These are a very nice set of 6 rattan and cane dining chairs with tropical fabric upholstery, two arm chairs 39" x 24" x 26" D, seat 17" D x 18.5" W, four side chairs 39" H x 21" W x...
Rattan
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